국방부, 제주 4•3사건 71년만에 "깊은 유감과 애도" 표명<br /><br />For the first time, South Korea's defense ministry has expressed regret and condolences over the bloody military crackdown on Jeju.<br />On Wednesday,... a ministry official delivered an official apology and a statement recognizing the sacrifices of the island's people.<br />He said the ministry agrees with the special legislative act... that officially recognizes that civilians were killed in civil disturbances and armed conflicts with the military that began in the 1940s.<br />The official added that Vice Defense Minister Suh Choo-suk will be visiting the memorial space set up at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square to pay respects to the victims.
